Room Air Conditioners - Specification: Indian Standard

IS 1391 ( Part 1 ) : 1992
(Reaffirmed 2009)
Indian Standard
ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS — SPECIFICATION
PART 1 UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS
( Second Revision )
Second Reprint MARCH 2000
(Incorporating Amendment No. 1)
UDC 697.94
© BIS 1998
B U R E A U OF I N D I A N S T A N D A R D S
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
December 1992 Price Group 11
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sectional Committee, HMD 03
FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Second Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after
the draft finalized by the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sectional Committee had been
approved by the Heavy Mechanical Engineering Division Council.
This Indian Standard was first published in 1960 and revised in 1971. The committee responsible

to formulate this standard decided to cover the requirements of split air conditioners also in this
standard. Accordingly, this standard has been split up in following two parts:
IS 1391 ( Part 1 ) : 1992 Room air conditioners — Specification : Part 1 Unitary air conditioners
IS 1391 ( Part 2 ) : 1992 Room air conditioners — Specification : Part 2 Split air conditioners
In the revision of this standard assistance has been derived from ISO/D1S 5151 'Room air
conditioners and heat pumps — Testing and rating' issued by the International Organization for
Standardization.
In this revision due importance has been given to energy conservation, noise pollution and safety.

Following important changes have been incorporated in this revision:
a) Maximum power consumption has been reduced,
b) Power factor has been improved,
c) Noise limits have been specified,
d) Detailed material clause has been given. Use of various materials/parts conforming to
relevant Indian Standards have been specified. Electronics thermostat has been permitted.
e) Exhaust air provision has been made mandatory,
f) Exterior dimensions have been given,
g) Heat pump application and electric heater application have been permitted, and
h) Additional safety requirements have been incorporated.
The basic units of measurement together with their symbols for the various quantities used in the

text have been listed in Annex A.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the

final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in
accordance with IS 2 : 1960 'Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)'. The number of
significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value
in this standard.
AMENDMENT NO. 4 AUGUST 2010
TO
IS 1391 (PART 1) : 1992 ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS —
SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )
(Page 9, clause 11.1.1) — Substitute the following for the existing:
11.1.1 Total Cooling Effect on Room Side
The total cooling effect on the room side, as tested in either the calibrated or
balanced ambient room type calorimeter (see Fig. 2A and 2B) is calculated as
follows:
qtr = . . Er + (hw1 – hw2) wr + qlp + qlr …………………………….(1)
where
qtr = total room cooling effect as determined on room side
compartment, in watts;
. Er = sum of all power input to room side compartment, in watts;
hw1 = specific enthalpy of water or steam supplied to maintain humidity.
If no water is introduced during the test, hw1, is taken at the
temperature of the water in the humidifier tank of reconditioning
equipment, in kJ/kg;
hw2 = specific enthalpy of condensed moisture leaving the room side
compartment. Since transfer of condensed moisture from room
side to outdoor side compartment usually takes place within the air
conditioner. Due to the practical difficulty in measuring its
temperature, the temperature of the condensate may be assumed to
be at the measured or estimated wet bulb temperature of the air
leaving the air conditioner, in kJ/kg;
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wr = water vapour (rate) condensed by air conditioner. This is measured
by reconditioning equipment as the amount of water evaporated
into room side compartment to maintain required humidity, in
g/sec;
qlp = heat leakage rate into room side compartment through separating
partition between room side and outdoor side compartments, as
determined from calibrating test (or may be based on calculation
in case of balanced ambient room type calorimeter), in watts; and
qlr = heat leakage rate into room side compartment through wall, floor
and ceiling (but not including the separating partition) as
determined from calibrating test, in watts.
11.1.2 Total Cooling Effect on Outdoor Side
The total room cooling effect on the outdoor side, as tested in either the
calibrated or balanced ambient room type calorimeter (see Fig. 2A and 2B) is
calculated as follows:
qto = qo– . Eo – E + (hw3 – hw2) wr + qlp + q1o (2)

where
qto = total room cooling effect as determined on outdoor side, in watts;
qo = heat removed by cooling coil in outdoor side compartment, in
watts;
. Eo = sum of all power input to any equipment, such as reheaters,
circulating fans, etc, in outdoor side compartment, in watts;
E = total power input to air conditioner, in watts;
hw3 = specific enthalpy of condensate removed by airtreating coil in
outdoor side compartment reconditioning equipment taken at the
temperature at which the condensate leaves the compartment, in
kJ/kg;
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hw2 = specific enthalpy of condensed moisture leaving the room side
compartment, as defined in 11.1.1;
wr = water vapour condensed by air conditioner, as defined in 11.1.1;
qlp = heat leakage out of outdoor side compartment through separating
partition between room side and outdoor side compartments, as
determined from calibrating test (or may be based on calculation
in case of balanced ambient room type calorimeter). This quantity
will be numerically equal to qlp used in equation (1) (see 11.1.1)
only if the area of separating partition exposed to outdoor side is
equal to the area exposed to the room side compartment, in watts;
and
q1o = heat leakage out of outdoor side (but not including the separating
partition), as determined from the calibrating test, in watts.
11.1.3 Net Room Dehumidifying Effect
The net dehumidifying effect is calculated as follows:
qd = K2 wr ……………………..………………(3)
where
qd = net room dehumidifying effect in watts;
K2 = 2 460 kJ/kg; and
wr = water vapour condensed by air conditioner as defined in 11.1.1.
11.1.4 Net Room Sensible Cooling Effect
The net room sensible cooling effect is calculated as follows:
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qs = qtr – qd.………….……………………….(4)
where
qs = net room sensible cooling effect, in watts,
qtr = taken from equation (1), and
qd = taken from equation (3).
11.2.1 The Heating Capacity by Heat Pump on Room Side
The heating effect on the room side as tested in either the calibrated or
balanced ambient room type calorimeter is calculated as follows:
qhr = q – . Ehr + qlp + qlr.…………………………………(6)
where
qhr = net heating capacity calculated on room side of the calorimeter, in
watts;
q = heat quantity removed by the cooling coil of the room side of the

calorimeter, in watts;
. Ehr = total power input to room side of the calorimeter, in watts,
qlp = heat leakage through the partition between room side and outdoor

side, in watts); and,
qlr = heat leakage through the floor, the wall (exclusive of the partition)
and the ceiling, in watts.
11.2.2 The Heating Capacity by Heat Pump on Outdoor Side
The heating capacity by heat pump on the outdoor side as tested in either the
calibrated or balanced ambient room type calorimeter is calculated as follows:
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qho = . Eho+ E + (hw5 – hw6) wr +qlp + q1……………………(7)
where
qho = net heating capacity calculated on the outdoor side of the
calorimeter, in watts;
. Eho = total power input to the outdoor side of the calorimeter, in watts;
E = total power input to air conditioner, in watts;
hw5 = specific enthalpy of water or vapour flowing into the outdoor side
of the calorimeter, in kJ/kg;
hw6 = specific enthalpy of condensed water, in kJ/kg;
wr = quantity of water condensed at the conditioner, in g/sec;
qlp = heat leakage through the partition between room side and outdoor

side, in watts; and
q1 = heat leakage through the floor, the wall (exclusive of the partition)
and the ceiling, in watts.
(ME 03)
Reprography Unit, BIS, New Delhi, India
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AMENDMENT NO. 3 DECEMBER 2006
TO
IS 1391 (PART 1) : 1992 ROOM AIR
CONDITIONERS — SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )
(Page 2, clause 4.2) — Substitute following for the existing:
'Recommended classification of nominal cooling capacities of the unitary air
conditioners shall be as under, kcal/h (kW):
1 500 (1.7), 2 250 (2.6), 3 000 (3.5), 3 750 (4.4), 4 500 (5.2), 6 000 (7), 7 500
(8.7) and 9 000 (10.5).'
(Page 5, clause 9.1, tenth line) — Substitute '24°C' for '30°C'.
(Page 5, clause 9.3, sixth line) — Substitute '15°C' for '16°C'.
(Page 5, clause 9.3, ninth line) — Substitute 'Not specified' for '16°C'.
(Page 6, clause 9.7, seventh line) — Substitute '15°C' for 'Not specified'.
(Page 6, clause 9.8, ninth line) — Substitute '24°C' for '21°C'.
(Page 6, clause 9.8, tenth line) — Substitute '18°C' for '15.5°C'.
(Page 8, clause 10.10.3) — Insert the following Note at the end of the
clause:
'NOTE — Measurement of wet bulb temperature surrounding the balanced ambient room
calorimeter is not required if the calorimeter meets the requirement of 13.2.8.'
(Pages 9, 10 and 11, clauses 11.1.1, 11.1.2, 11.1.4, 11.2.1 and 11.2.2) —

Cooling Effect/Heating Capacity shall be calculated in terms of Watts (W).
(ME 3)
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OCTOBER 2000
TO
IS 1391 (PART 1) : 1992 ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS
— SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )
( Page 1, clause 3.1.3, second line ) — Substitute 'wick' for 'which'.
( Page 3, clause 5.3.5 ) — Substitute 'IS 694:1990' for 'IS 694:1977'.
( Page3, clause 5.4.1 ) — Substitute 'IS 10773:1995' for 'IS 10773:1983'.
( Page 4, Table 1 ) — Substitute '600' for '900' as the width W mm, Max in
case of airconditioners of capacity 1 500 kcal/h.
( Page 4, clause 7.1.1 ) — Delete.
( Page 6, clause 10.3, fourth line ) — Substitute 'unitary' for 'room'.
( Page 6, clause 10.4.4, first line ) — Substitute 'unitary' for 'room'.
( Page 7, clause 10.5.3.1, second line ) — Substitute '4 hours' for '12 hours'.
( Page 7, clause 10.5.3.2 ) — Substitute the following for the existing
clause:
'10.5.3.2 Requirements
At the end of 4 hours of operation, any accumulation of ice or frost on the
evaporator shall not cover more than 50 percent of the indoor side face area of
the evaporator coil.'
( Page 7, clause 10.5.4.2, third line ) — Insert the words 'by itself' after the
word 'melted'.
( Page 7, clause 10.7.3, second line ) — Substitute 'unitary' for 'room'.
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( Page 8, Table 2 ) — Substitute the following table for the existing:
Table 2 Power Consumption Rating
Rated Cooling Capacity Recommended Maximum
Power Consumption
(kcal/h) (kW)
1 500 1.0
2 250 1.2
3 000 1.55
3 750 1.8
4 500 2.2
6 000 2.9
7 500 3.4
9 000 4.2
( Page 9, clause 10.10.4.2, second para ) — Insert the following as third
para:
'The evaporator outlet dry and wet bulb temperatures shall be measured at the
supply air outlet of the air conditioner.'
( Page 9, clause 10.11, second line )— Substitute 'Fig. 7' for 'Fig. 8'.
( Page 9, clause 11.1.1, line 14 ) — Substitute 'water or steam' for 'water
of steam'.
( Page 9, clause 11.1.2, fourth line ) — Substitute '(see Fig. 2A and 2B)' for
'(see Fig.3A and 3B)'.
( Page 18, Fig. 7 ) — Delete the illustration 'A' and 'h'.
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Amend No.2 to IS 1391 ( Part 1 ) : 1992
( Page 21, Annex B ) — Substitute the following IS No. and title in place of
existing:
IS No. Title
694 : 1990 PVC insulated cables for working voltages upto and
including 1100 volts (third revision)
10773 : 1995 Wrought copper tubes for refrigerationand air
conditioning purposes (first revision)
(MED 3 )
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Indian Standard
ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS — SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )
1 SCOPE 3.1.6 Ventilation Air Flow of a Unit
1.1 This standard prescribes the constructional and Rate of flow of air introduced to the conditioned
performance requirements of unitary air condition space through the unit from the outside.
ers.
3.1.7 Outdoor Discharge Air Flow of a Unit
1.2 This standard also prescribes the test conditions
and the corresponding test procedures for determin Rate of flow of air from the outdoor side of the
ing various performance characteristics of unitary unit.
air conditioners which operate nonfrosting when
cooling and dehumidifying at standard rating 3.1.8 Outdoor Intake Air Flow of a Unit
conditions. Rate of flow of air into the unit from the outdoor
side.
1.3 This standard specifies unitary air conditioners
which may also serve as heaters by heat pump/electric 3.1.9 Exhaust Air Flow of a Unit
heater application.
Rate of flow of air from the room side through the
2 REFERENCES unit to the outdoor side.
The Indian Standards given in Annex B are necessary 3.1.10 Leakage Air Flow
adjuncts to this standard.
Rate of flow of air interchanged between the room
3 TERMINOLOGY side and outdoor side through the unit as a result
3.1 For the purpose of this standard, the following of its construction features and sealing techniques.
definitions shall apply. Definitions relating to air flow 3.1.11 Bypassed Room Air Flow of a Unit
(3.1.4 to 3.1.13) are illustrated in Fig. 1.
Flow of conditioned air directly from the room side
3.1.1 Unitary Air Conditioner outlet to the room side inlet of the unit.
An encased assembly designed as a self contained
unit primarily for mounting in a window or through 3.1.12 Bypassed Outdoor Air Flow of a Unit
the wall or as a console. It consists of compressor, Flow of air directly from the outdoor side outlet
heat exchangers and air handling system installed to the outdoor side inlet of the unit.
in one cabinet. It is designed primarily to provide
free delivery of conditioned air to an enclosed space, 3.1.13 Equalizer Opening Air Flow
room or zone (conditioned space). It includes a prime
source of refrigeration for cooling and dehumidifi Rate of flow of air through the equalizer opening
cation and means for the circulation and filtering in the partition wall of a calorimeter.
of air. It shall include means for exhausting air. It
may also include means for heating, humidifying, 3.1.14 Net Total Room Cooling Effect of a Unit
or inducting fresh air. Total available capacity of the unit for removing
3.1.2 Standard Barometric Pressure sensible and latent heat from the space to be
conditioned.
Barometric pressure of 1.013 25 bar (760 mm Hg).
3.1.3 WetBulb Temperature 3.1.15 Net Room Dehumidifying Effect (Latent
Cooling Effect)
Temperature indicated when the temperature sensing
element and wetted which have reached a state Total available capacity of the unit for removing
of constant temperature (evaporative equilibrium) latent heat from the space to be conditioned.
(see 12.1.5).
3.1.16 Net Room Sensible Cooling Effect
3.1.4 Room Discharge Air Flow of a Unit
Rate of flow of air from the room side outlet of Available capacity of the unit for removing sensible
the unit heat from the space to be conditioned.
3.1.5 Room Intake Air Flow of a Unit 3.1.17 Net Room Sensible Heat Ratio
Rate of flow of air into the unit from the conditioned Ratio of the net room sensible cooling effect to the
space. net total room coolingeffect.
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FIG. 1 DEFINITIONS RELATING TO AIR FLOW
4.1.2 Cooling and Heating by Heat Pump

3.1.18 Room Calorimeter
It is a test facility consisting of two contiguous 4.1.3 Cooling and Heating by Electric Heater
calorimeters with a common partition. One is
designated as the room side compartment, and the 4.2 Recommended classification of nominal cooling
other as the outdoor compartment. Each side is capacities of the unitary air conditioners shall be
equipped with instrumented reconditioning equipment as under:
whose output may be measured and controlled to
counterbalance the room side dehumidifying and 1 500, 2 250, 3 000, 3 750, 4 500, 6 000, 7 500 and
cooling effect and the outdoor side humidifying and 9 000 kcal/h.
heating effect of the unitary air conditioner under
test. NOTE — 1 kcal/h = 1.162 78 W
3.1.19 Rated Voltage 5 CONSTRUCTION

Voltage shown on the nameplate of the unit.
5.1 General
3.1.20 Rated Frequency
5.1.1 The air conditioner and its parts shall be
Frequency shown on the nameplate of the unit. constructed with the strength and rigidity adequate
for normal conditions of handling, transport and usage.
4 CLASSIFICATION
5.1.2 There shall be no sharp edges or corners liable
According to function and nominal cooling capacity, to cause injury under normal conditions of use and
unitary air conditioners shall be classified as all moving parts which constitute accident hazards
follows. shall be effectively guarded.
4.1 Classification by Function 5.1.3 Parts which require periodic servicing shall be
readily accessible.
4.1.1 Cooling and Dehumidification
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5.2 Material 5.5.2 Air conditioners which have electric heaters
for heating shall be so constructed that electric heater
5.2.1 Materials used in the construction of cabinet, circuit will not be completed when the recirculating
front panel, etc, shall comply with the corresponding air handling system remains switched off. Alterna
Indian Standards wherever applicable except where tively, switches of air handling motor and electric
such requirements are modified by this standard. heater shall work together simultaneously.
5.2.2 The material shall be free from defects which 5.5.3 With electric heater which has the possibility
are liable to cause undue deterioration of failure. of causing hazard by temperature rise, temperature
rise preventive device (inclusive of thermal fuse) shall
5.2.3 Under normal conditions of use and mainte be installed. In addition heating thermostat shall be
nance, the materials used shall not shrink, deterio used to control temperature.
rate, warp or cause mould or odours and shall be
resistant to attack of vermin and destructive pests. 5.5.4 The heat insulators shall be made of nonflam
mable material and shall withstand normal working
5.2.4 Sealing and insulating materials shall not lose temperature.
their essential properties such as adhesion, moisture
and heat resistance.
5.6 Grounding Terminal and Grounding Lead
5.2.5 Internal and external finishes shall be capable Wire
of being cleaned effectively without undue deterio Grounding terminal and grounding lead wire shall
ration and shall be such as to afford protection against be installed on a readily accessible place of the main
climatic action in all seasons under normal use. All body. Indication of grounding shall be marked on
metal parts which are exposed to moisture or ambient it or on the near spot. Grounding terminal shall be
conditions shall be corrosion resistant or adequately so constructed that grounding wire can be easily and
protected against corrosion. firmly fastened.
5.3 Electrically Charged Parts 5.6.1 Screw for grounding terminal shall conform
to IS 3021 (1979).
5.3.1 The electrically live parts shall be protected
from accidental contact of the user. 5.6.2 Grounding lead wire shall conform to
IS 3021 (1979).
5.3.2 Electric conductors shall be of electrically,
thermally and mechanically stable and anticorro
sive materials such as copper and copper alloys. 5.7 Air Filter
5.3.3 Switches and the like shall work smoothly and 5.7.1 The air filter shall be of the dry air type. It
keep good electrical contact. may be of the throw away type or washable replaceable
type. The filter may be made from synthetic or coconut
5.3.4 Make and break operation or status of a manual fibre, animal hair or any other suitable material with
switch shall be marked on prominent place by letters, proper bonding and impregnation to prevent fraying
symbols or colours. or loosening of fibres under normal operation.
5.3.5 Electrical cables used shall conform to 5.8 Thermostat

IS 694 : 1977.
5.8.1 The thermostat shall conform to IS 11338 :
5.4 Refrigerant Circuit 1985. Alternatively electronic thermostat may also
be used.
5.4.1 The refrigerant pipes and fittings shall be of
approved quality and shall withstand normal work 5.9 Hermetic Compressors
ing pressures of air conditioners and should conform
to IS 10773 : 1983 or equivalent national standard/ Hermetically sealed compressors shall conform to
international standard. IS 10617 (Part 1) : 1983.
5.4.2 The refrigerant used shall be chemically pure, 5.10 Motors

free from moisture or any other chemical contami
nation. Fan/blower motor shall conform to IS 996 : 1979.
5.5 Electrical Heater 6 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
5.5.1 The heating element and fittings shall be firmly Exterior dimensions of the conditioner to the equipped

installed. Also, the heating element shall be so built through wall or window, shall not exceed in accordance
that its broken end has no possibility to make contact with Table 1 to enable standardised provision for
with nonlive metallic parts. building construction.
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Table 1 Air Conditioner Dimensions
( Clause 6 )
Capacity, kcal/h
1 500 2 250 3 000 3 750 4 500 6 000 7 500 9 000
Width W mm, Max 900 600 800 800 800 900 900 900
Height H mm, Max 400 400 500 500 500 600 600 600
7 RATING REQUIREMENTS 7.1.5 Room Discharge Air Flow Ratings

7.1 The declared ratings of the air conditioner shall Room discharge air flow ratings shall be stated in
be based on conditions specified in 7.1.1 to 7.1.9. cubic metres per hour of standard air at 27°C dry
bulb, 65 percent relative humidity and a pressure
7.1.1 Runin Period of 1.013 25 bar (or 760 mm Hg) as specified in IS
196:1966 with the controls set for maximum cooling
Before testing to determine ratings, the unit shall and with the fresh air and exhaust dampers, if any,
be run in continuously for a period of about 15 hours. properly closed.
7.1.2 Cooling Capacity Ratings 7.1.6 Exhaust Air Quantity Ratings
7.1.2.1 Domestic market Exhaust air quantity ratings shall be stated in cubic
metres per hour of standard air equivalent to dry
Cooling capacity ratings shall be based on tests air at a temperature of 27°C and a pressure of 1.013
conducted under conditions specified in 9.1 and with 25 bar (or 760 mm Hg). Ratings shall be based on
apparatus described in 13. Ratings shall include the tests conducted in accordance with test procedure
total cooling capacity and the latent cooling capacity (13.2.3 and 14.5) with static pressure between indoor
stated in kilocalories per hour. and outdoor sides nearly equal (indoor pressure being
higher), and with the cooling means and the heating
7.1.2.2 Export market means, if any, inoperative Provision shall be made
for providing exhaust air equivalent to a minimum
Air conditioners manufactured for export shall be of 8 percent of the recirculated air.
rated on the conditions given in Annex C or as specified
by the purchaser. 7.1.7 Electrical Heating Capacity Ratings
7.1.3 Heat Pump Heating Capacity Ratings An air conditioner equipped with an electrical heating
element or elements shall have its electrical heating
Heating capacity ratings shall be based on tests capacity ratings determined by measurement of the
conducted under the conditions specified in 9.7 and total electrical power consumed by the heating element
shall be stated in kilocalories per hour. or elements.
7.1.4 Power Consumption Ratings for Heating by 7.1.8 Electrical Ratings
Heat Pump
Ratings in watts for room air conditioner shall be
The rate of power consumption shall be based on based on standard voltage which shall be 230 volts,
tests conducted under the conditions specified in 9.7 single phase, 50 c/s, the units, however, shall be
and shall be stated in kilo watt. capable of working at any voltage within ± 10 percent
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of the standard voltage. In case of three phase power Outside air temperature:
supply the ratings in watts shall be based on standard
400 volts, 50 c/s, the units, however, shall be capable a) Dry bulb 35°C
of working at any voltage within ±5 percent of the b) Wet bulb 30°C
standard voltage.
Test voltage Rated voltage
In case of dc machines, the standard voltage shall Test frequency Rated frequency
be 220 volts and the units shall be capable of working
within a voltage variation of ±5 percent of the standard NOTES
dc voltage. 1 If rated frequency is not available, the capacity measured
shall be corrected by a correction factor depending upon
7.1.9 Noise Ratings frequency actually measured during the testing.
This is recommendatory test. As and when testing 2 Percentage drop in frequency shall be applied as percent
facility would be available, it would be considered age drop in voltage for power consumption.
to make this test mandatory. Noise ratings of unitary
air conditioner shall be conducted under the test 9.2 Maximum Operating Test Conditions
conditions specified in 9.1. The maximum operating tests shall be conducted under
the conditions specified below:
8 BASIS OF RATINGS
Room air temperature:
8.1 For the purpose of rating, information shall be
provided regarding functions which the unit performs, a) Dry bulb 35°C
namely: b) Wet bulb 24°C
a) Cooling; Outside air temperature:
b) Dehumidifying;
c) Heating, if provided; a) Dry bulb 46°C
d) Air circulating; and b) Wet bulb 27°C
e) Exhausting. Test frequency Rated frequency
8.2 In addition to the above, the following infor Test voltage 90 percent and 110 percent of
mation may be furnished by the manufacturer as and nameplate rating
when desired:
a) Manufacturer's name and address; 9.3 Freeze-Up Test Conditions
b) Model, size or type;
c) Net total cooling effect; Freezeup tests shall be conducted under the conditions
specified below:
d) Net dehumidifying effect;
e) Net sensible cooling effect; Room air temperature:
f) Total air capacity;
g) Exhaust air capacity; a) Dry bulb 21°C
h) Name of refrigerant; b) Wet bulb 16°C
j) Weight of the refrigerant charged into the
unit; Outside air temperature:
k) Power input of each motor separately; a) Dry bulb 21°C
m) Total power input;
n) Name plate ratings of each motor; b) Wet bulb 16°C
p) Power input for heating in watts; Test frequency Rated frequency
q) Heating capacity, if provided;
r) Fresh air capacity, if provided; and Test voltage Rated voltage
s) Manufacturer's instructions and requirements
which may affect performance. 9.4 Enclosure Sweat Test Conditions
9 RATING AND TEST CONDITIONS The enclosure sweat test shall be conducted under
the conditions given below:
9.1 Capacity Rating Test Conditions
Room air temperature:
The unitary air conditioner shall have nameplate rating
determined by tests conducted at the standard rating a) Dry bulb 27°C
conditions specified below: b) Wet bulb 24°C
Room air temperature: Outside air temperature:

a) Dry bulb 27°C a) Dry bulb 27°C
b) Wet bulb 19°C b) Wet bulb 24°C
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Test frequency Rated frequency 10.2 Safety
Test voltage Rated voltage Unitary air conditioners shall meet as far as appli
cable the requirements of IS 660 : 1963.
9.5 Condensate Disposal Conditions
10.3 Power Factor Test
Condensate disposal shall be conducted under the
same conditions as those specified for enclosure sweat When operating under normal load under the conditions
tests (see 9.4). specified in 9.1 with controls set for maximum cooling
and with ventilating air damper and exhaust damper,
9.6 Air-Flow Measuring Conditions if any, closed, the room air conditioner shall have
overall power factor, measured at 230 volts,
Tests for determining air flow quantities for rating 50 c/s, of not less than 0.85.
purposes should be conducted at standard rating
conditions specified in 9,1, with the refrigeration means 10.4 Maximum Operating Conditions Test
in operation and after condensate equilibrium has
been obtained. 10.4.1 Purpose
9.7 Heating by Heat Pump Capacity Rating Test The purpose of this test is to prove that the air
Conditions conditioner is capable of operating satisfactorily under
maximum operating conditions.
The heating capacity rating shall be conducted under
the conditions given below: 10.4.2 Test Conditions
Room air temperature: The maximum operating conditions test shall be
conducted under the condition specified in 9.2 for
a) Dry bulb 21°C cooling and 9.8 for heating. The units controls should
b) Wet bulb Not specified be set for maximum cooling and all ventilating air
dampers and exhaust air dampers should be closed.
Outside air temperature:
10.4.3 Voltage Adjustment
a) Dry bulb 7°C
b) Wet bulb 6°C Test voltages should be as specified in 9.2. These
voltages should be maintained at the specified
Test voltage Rated voltage percentages under running conditions. The electrical
Test frequency Rated frequency service supplied to the unit service connection should
be such that the voltage will not rise more than 3
9.8 Heating by Heat Pump Overload Rating Test percent when the unit is stopped. After the service
Conditions has been adjusted to accomplish this result, no
subsequent adjustment should be made during either
The maximum operating tests shall be conducted under test.
the conditions specified below: 10.4.4 Procedure
Room air temperature: The room air conditioner shall be operated continu
ously for 2 hours after the specified air temperatures
a) Dry bulb 24°C and equilibrium condensate level have been estab
b) Wet bulb Not specified lished. All power to the room air conditioner shall
then be cut off for 3 minutes and then restored for
Outside air temperature: 1 hour. During this test no water should be sprinkled
a) Dry bulb 21°C on to the condenser by external means other than
b) Wet bulb 15.5°C what is condensed in the evaporator.
Test voltage 90 percent and 110 percent of 10.4.5 Requirements
name plate rating
10.4.5.1 During one entire test, the unitary air
Test frequency Rated frequency conditioner should operate without visible or audible
indication of damage and without tripping.
10 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
10.4.5.2 The unitary air conditioner fan/blower motor
10.1 Variations Allowed in Performance Test should operate continuously for the first 2 hours of
Readings the test without tripping of the motor overload
The conditions specified for the test shall be average protective devices.
values within the following variations:
10.4.5.3 The motor overload protective device may
a) ±2 percent of the standard voltage and trip only during the first 5 minutes after the shut
frequency; and down period of 3 minutes. During the remainder of
that 1 hour test period, no motor overload protective
b) ±0.5°C for the specified temperatures. device should trip.
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10.4.5.4 For those models so designed that resump the conditions specified in 9.4. The unit controls,
tion of operation does not occur after initial trip within fans, dampers, and grilles shall be set to produce
the first 5 minutes, the unit may remain out of operation the maximum tendency to sweat provided such settings
for not longer than 60 minutes. It should then operate are not contrary to manufacturer's operating instruc
continuously for 1 hour. tions.
10.5 Freeze-Up Tests 10.6.3 Procedure
10.5.1 Purpose After establishment of the specified temperature

conditions, the unit shall be operated continuously
The air blockage test and the drip test shall be for a period of 4 hours.
conducted to determine the ability of the air conditioner
to operate satisfactorily under conditions with the 10.6.4 Requirements
maximum tendency to frost or ice the evaporator.
During the test, no condensed water shall drip, run
10.5.2 Test Conditions or blow off the unit.
Freezeup test shall be conducted under the condi 10.7 Condensate Disposal Test
tions given in 9.3. Temperature control and fan speed
at the lowest and all dampers closed to produce the 10.7.1 Purpose
maximum tendency to frost or ice the evaporator,
provided such settings are not contrary to the The purpose of this test is to determine the capa
manufacturer's operating instructions. bility of the air conditioner to dispose of condensate.
10.5.3 Air Blockage Test 10.7.2 Test Conditions

A condensate disposal test shall be conducted under
10.5.3.1 Procedure the conditions specified in 9.5. The unit, controls,
The test should be continuous, with the unit on the fans, dampers and grilles shall be set to produce
cooling cycle for 12 hours after establishment of maximum tendency to sweat, provided such settings
the specified temperature conditions. are not contrary to the manufacturer's operating
instructions.
10.5.3.2 Requirements NOTE — This test may be conducted concurrently with the
enclosure sweat test (see 9.6).
At the end of 12 hours the accumulation of ice or
frost on the evaporator shall not obstruct the air passing 10.7.3 Procedure
through the evaporator coil.
After establishment of the specified temperature
10.5.4 Drip Test conditions, the room air conditioner shall be started
with its condensate collection pan filled to the
10.5.4.1 Procedure overflowing point, and shall be operated continu
ously for 4 hours after the condensate level has reached
The unit should be operated for 6 hours with the equilibrium.
roomside air inlet covered to completely block the
passage of air so as to attempt to achieve complete 10.7.4 Requirements
blockage of the evaporator coil by frost.
During the test, the unitary air conditioner shall have
10.5.4.2 After the 6 hour operating period, the unit the ability to dispose of all condensate and there
should be stopped and the air inlet covering removed shall be no dripping or blowingoff of water from
until the accumulation of ice or frost has melted. the unit such that the building or surroundings may
The unit should then be turned on again, with the become wet. This observation should be made after
fans operating at the highest speed, for 5 minutes. equilibrium is reached.
10.5.4.3 Requirements 10.8 Power Consumption Test for Cooling
During the test no ice shall drop from the unit, and
no water shall drip or blow off the unit on the room 10.8.1 Purpose
side. The purpose of the power consumption test is to
determine the power in watts.
10.6 Enclosure Sweat Test
10.6.1 Purpose 10.8.2 Test Conditions
The purpose of this test is to determine the resis The power measurement shall be determined during
tance to sweating of the air conditioner when operating the capacity rating test under the conditions given
under conditions of high humidity. in 9.1.
10.6.2 Test Conditions 10.8.3 Procedure

An enclosure sweat test shall be conducted under The power measurement shall be the average power
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measurement in watts measured during the capacity 115 percent of the rated energy for heating by heat
fating test (see 10.10 and Annex D). pump.
10.8.4 Requirements 10.10 Capacity Rating Test
The power consumption for air conditioner tested 10.10.1 Purpose
under the conditions laid in 9.1 shall not exceed
the values as given in Table 2. The purpose of the capacity rating test is to deter
mine the magnitude of the following functions:
Table 2 Power Consumption Rating
a) Net total cooling effect;
Rated Cooling Capacity Maximum Power Consumption b) Net dehumidifying effect;
(kcal/h) (kW)
c) Net sensible cooling effect; and
1 500 1.1 d) Net total air capacity for cooling.
2 250 1.4
3 000 1.6 10.10.2 Test Conditions
3 750 2.0 Capacity rating test shall be conducted under the
4 500 2.4 conditions specified in 9.1 and within the allowable
6 000 3.2
7 500 4.25
variation given in Table 3. The air conditioner shall
9 000 5.2 be in the condition as normally intended for use.
Filters and grilles where supplied shall be in position.
10.9 Power Consumption Test for Heating by Heat
Pump 10.10.2.1 The test should be conducted at the selected
conditions with no changes in fan speed or system
10.9.1 Purpose resistance made to correct the variations from the
standard barometric pressure (see 3.1.2).
The purpose of the power consumption test is to
determine the power in watts. 10.10.3 Variations allowed in capacity test read
ings shall be as given in Table 3.
10.9.2 Test Conditions
10.10.4 Procedure for Testing Air Conditioner in
The power measurement shall be determined during Calorimeter
the heat pump rating test under the conditions given
in 9.7. This procedure shall be applicable only when the
air conditioner is tested in calorimeter. The air
10.9.3 Procedure conditioner shall be tested in calorimeter complying
with 13. Two simultaneous methods for determining
The power measurement shall be the average power capacities shall be used. One method shall determine
measurement in watts measured during the beating capacity on the room side and the other shall determine
pump rating test (see 10.12 and Annex D). the capacity on the outdoor side.
10.9.4 Requirements (These two simultaneous determinations shall agree
The rate of power consumption for air conditioners within 4 percent of the value obtained on the room
tested under the conditions laid in 9.7 shall not exceed side for the test to be valid).
Table 3 Variations Allowed in Capacity Test Readings

( Clause 10.10.3 )
Reading Variation of Maximum Variation
Arithmetical of Individual 10
Average from Minute Readings
Rating from Rating
Conditions Conditions
All entering air temperature:

a) Drybulb 0.3°C 0.5°C
b) Wetbulb 0.2°C 0.3°C
Air temperature surrounding

balanced ambient calorimeter:
a) Drybulb 0.5°C 1.0°C

b) Wetbulb 0.3°C 0.5°C
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10.10.4.1 Test conditions shall be maintained until 11.1.1 Net Total Cooling Effect on Room Side
equilibrium has been reached, and maintained for
not less than 1 hour before recording data for the The net total cooling effect on the room side, as
capacity test. The test shall then be run for 1 hour tested in either the calibrated or balanced ambient
recording data every 10 minutes, giving 7 sets of room type calorimeter (Fig. 2A and 2B) is calcu
readings. lated as follows :
10.10.4.2 The data to be recorded for this test are qtr = K1∑Er + (hw1 hw2) wr + q1p + q1r ...(1)
given in Annex D. This Annex shows general
information required, but is not intended to limit where
the data to be obtained. qtr = Net total room cooling effect as deter
mined on room side compartment (kcal/
Since adequate testing facilities as per calorimeter h)
are not available in the country, the capacity rating K1 = 1 (= 0.860 kcal/Wh)
test may be conducted adopting the psychrometric ∑Er = Sum of all power input to room side
methods on the evaporator side as described in 4.1(a) compartment
and calculations as given in 5.1.1 of IS 8148 : 1976 hw1 = Enthalpy of water of steam supplied to
employing nozzle method of measuring velocity. This maintain humidity. If no water is intro
method shall, however, be followed without having
duced during the test, hw1 is taken at the
any ducting arrangement shown in Fig. 1 of IS 8148:
temperature of the water in the humidi
1976, during temperature measurements. The room
discharge air flow shall be measured separately in fier tank of reconditioning equipment.
accordance with 14 of IS 1391 (Part 1) : 1992. hw2 = Enthalpy of condensed moisture leaving
the room side compartment. Since trans
fer of condensed moisture from room side
10.10 .5 Requirements to outdoor side compartment usually takes
The capacity of the production unit as determined place within the air conditioner, with
on the room side shall be not less than 90 percent consequent difficulty in measuring its
of the name plate rating. temperature, the temperature of the
condensate may be assumed to be at the
10.11 Noise Test measured or estimated wet bulb tempera
ture of the air leaving the air conditioner.
For noise test, the air conditioner shall be installed wr = Water vapour (rate) condensed by air
in a noise measuring room shown in Fig. 8. The conditioner. This is measured by recon
unitary air conditioner shall be operated in the cooling ditioning equipment as the amount of water
condition as given in 9.1. The noise level in the evaporated into room side compartment
indoor side shall be measured in accordance with to maintain required humidity.
the method described in 15 and shall not exceed q1p = Heat leakage rate into room side com
the value given in Table 4. partment through separating partition
between room side and outdoor side
Table 4 Noise Level compartments, as determined from cali
Rated Cooling Capacity Maximum Noise Level in dBA
brating test (or may be based on calcu
kcal/h Indoor Side Outdoor Side lation in case of balanced ambient room
type calorimeter); and
4 500 or less 65 68 q1r = Heat leakage rate into room side com
5 000 or more 68 70 partment through wall, floor and ceiling
(but not including the separating parti
NOTE — During starting and stopping, there should not be tion) as determined from calibrating test.
any touching noise.
11.1.2 Net Total Cooling Effect on Outdoor Side
10.12 Heat Pump Heating Capacity Test
After installation of the air conditioner in the The net total room cooling effect on the outdoor
calorimeter specified in 13, the operation switches side, as tested in either the calibrated or balanced
and others shall be put in operation under the condition ambient room type calorimeter (see Fig. 3A and 3B)
of heating by heat pump shall be worked out with is calculated as follows:
the measuring method and calculating formula defined
in 11. The heating capacity shall include those of
auxiliary electric heater and humidifying heater, if
these are provided.
where
The measured heating capacity shall not be less than qto = Net total room cooling effect as deter
90 percent of the rated heat pump capacity. mined on outdoor side;
qo = Heat removed by cooling coil in outdoor
11 CALCULATIONS side compartment;
11.1 Capacity Rating k1 = 1 (=0.860 kcal/Wh);
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∑Eo = Sum of all power input to any equip where
ment, such as rchcaters, circulating fans,
etc, in outdoor side compartment; qd = Net room dehumidifying effect;
Itw2 = Enthalpy of condensed moisture leaving K2 = 2 460 kJ/kg (=588 kcal/kg); and
the room side compartment, as defined wr = Water vapour condensed by air condi
in 11.1.1; tioner as defined in 11.1.1.
E = Total power input to air conditioner;
hw3 = Enthalpy of condensate removed by air 11.14 Net Room Sensible Cooling Effect
treating coil in outdoor side compartment
reconditioning equipment taken at the The net room sensible cooling effect is calculated
temperature at which the condensate leaves as follows:
the compartment;
wr = Water vapour condensed by air condi qs = qtr qd ...(4)
tioner, as defined in 11.1.1;
qlp = Heat leakage out of outdoor side com where
partment through separating partition
between room side and outdoor side qs = Net room sensible cooling effect,
compartments, as determined from cali qtr taken from equation (1), and
brating test (or may be based on calcu qd taken from equation (3).
lation in case of balanced ambient room
11.1.5 Net Room Sensible Heat Ratio
type calorimeter). This quantity will be
numerically equal to q1p used in equa The net room sensible heat ratio is calculated as
tion (1) (see 11.1.1) only if the area of follows:
separating partition exposed to outdoor
side is equal to the area exposed to the
room side compartment; and
q1o = Heat leakage out of outdoor side (but not
including the separating partition), as
determined from the calibrating test.
where
11.1.3 Net Room Dehumidifying Effect
SHR = Net room sensible heat ratio
The net dehumidifying effect is calculated as follows: qs taken from equation (4), and
qtr taken from equation (1)
qd = K2 wr ...(3)
FIG. 2A CALIBRATED ROOM TYPE CALORIMETER
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FIG. 2B BALANCED AMBIENT ROOM TYPE CALORIMETER
11.2 Calculation of Heating Capacity by Heat 11.2.2 The Heating Capacity by Heat Pump on
Pump Outdoor Side
11.2.1 The Heating Capacity by Heat Pump on Room The heating capacity by heat pump on the outdoor
Side side as tested in either the calibrated or balanced
ambient room type calorimeter is calculated as follows:
The net heating effect on the room side as tested
in either the calibrated or balanced ambient room qho = 860 ∑Eho + 860 E (hw5 hw6) wr + q1p + q1
type calorimeter is calculated as follows :
....(7)
qhr = q 860 ∑Ehr (hw4 hws) wr +
q1p + q1r ...(6) where
where qho = Net heating capacity calculated on the

outdoor side of the calorimeter (kcal/h);
qhr = Net heating capacity calculated on room ∑Eho = Total input to the outdoor side of the
side of the calorimeter (kcal/h); calorimeter;
q = Heat quantity removed by the cooling coil E = Total power input to air conditioner,
of the room side of the calorimeter (kcal/ hw5 = Enthalpy of water or vapour flowing into
h); the outdoor side of the calorimeter (kcal/
∑Ehr = Total input to room side of the calorime kg);
ter (kW); hw6 = Enthalpy of condensed water flowing out
hw4 = Enthalpy of water or vapour flowing into of the outdoor side of the calorimeter (kcal/
the room side of the calorimeter (kcal/ kg);
kg); wr = Quantity of water condensed at the con
hw5 = Enthalpy of condensed water flowing out ditioner (kg/h);
of the loom side of the calorimeter (kcal/ q1p = Heat leakage through the partition be
kg); tween room side and outdoor side (kcal/
wr = Quantity of condensed water at cooling h); and
coil (quantity of vapour from humidifier q1 = Heat leakage through the floor, the wall
kg/h); (exclusive of the partition) and the ceiling
q1p = Heat leakage through the partition be (kcal/h).
tween room side and outdoor side (kcal/
h); and 12 INSTRUMENTS
q1r = Heat leakage through the floor, the wall
(exclusive of the partition) and the ceiling 12.1 Temperature Measuring Instruments
(kcal/h).
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12.1.1 Temperature measurements shall be made with 12.2.3 Barometric pressure shall be measured by a
one or more of the following instruments: barometer having scale markings permitting read
ings with an accuracy within ±0.1 percent.
a) Mercuryinglass thermometers,
b) Thermocouples, 12.3 Electrical Instruments
c) Electric resistance thermometers, and
d) Electronic temperature indicator. 12.3.1 Electrical measurements shall be made with
either indicating type or integrating type of instru
12.1.2 Instrument accuracy shall be within the ments.
following limits:
12.3.2 Instruments used for measuring all electrical
a) Wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures of inputs to the calorimeter compartments shall be
reconditioned air in room side calorimeter accurate to ±0.5 percent of the quantity measured.
compartment, ±0.1°C;
12.4 Water Flow Measuring Instruments
b) Water temperatures, outdoor side compart
ment conditioning coil, ±0.1°C. 12.4.1 Volume measurements shall be made with
c) All other temperatures, ±0.3°C. either of the following instruments having an accuracy
of ±1.0 percent of the quantity measured:
12.1.3 In no case smallest scale division of the
temperature measuring instrument shall exceed the a) Liquidquantity meter, measuring either mass
specified accuracy. or volume; and
b) Liquid flow rate meter.
12.1.4 Where an instrument accuracy ±0.1 °C is
specified, the instrument shall be calibrated by 12.4.2 Liquid quantity meter shall employ a tank
comparison with a thermometer certified by a having sufficient capacity to accumulate the flow
recognized authority. for at least 2 minutes.
12.5 Noise Measuring Instrument
12.1.5 In all measurements of wet bulb tempera
ture, sufficient wetting shall be provided and suf Noise measurement shall be made with a sound level
ficient time shall be allowed for the state of evaporative meter whose accuracy is ±1.0 percent of the quantity
equilibrium to be attained. measured. The instrument shall be able to measure
a weighted sound pressure level.
For mercuryinglass thermometers (not over 6.5 mm
bulb diameter) temperatures shall be read under 12.6 Other Instruments
conditions which ensure a minimum air velocity of
3 m/s. 12.6.1 Time interval measurements should be made
with instruments whose accuracy is ±0.2 percent of
12.1.6 Whenever possible, temperature measuring the quantity measured.
instruments used to measure the change in tempera
ture should be arranged so that they can be readily 12.6.2 Mass measurements should be made with
interchanged between inlet and outlet positions to apparatus whose accuracy is ±1.0 percent of the
improve accuracy. quantity measured.
12.1.7 Temperature of fluids within conduits should 13 CALORIMETERS

be measured by inserting temperature instruments
directly within the fluid or within a well inserted 13.1 Calorimeter Required for Testing Unitary Air
Conditioners
into the fluid. If a glass thermometer is to be inserted
directly into the fluid, it shall be calibrated for the Air conditioners shall be tested for cooling capacity
effect of pressure. in a room calorimeter of either the calibrated or
balanced ambient type as described in 13.3 and 13.4.
12.1.8 Temperature measuring instruments should be
adequately shielded from radiation from any adja 13.2 Calorimeters — General
cent heat sources.
13.2.1 The calorimeter provides a method for de
12.2 Pressure Measuring Instruments termining cooling capacity simultaneously on both
the room side and the outdoor side. The room side
12.2.1 Accuracy of pressure measuring instruments, capacity determination is made by balancing the
not including barometers should permit measurements cooling and dehumidifying effects with measured heat
within ±1 N/m2 (0.01 m bar) (0.1 mm H2O). and water inputs. The outdoor side capacity provides
a confirming test of the cooling and dehumidifying
12.2.2 In no case the smallest scale division of the effect by balancing the heat and water rejection on
pressure measuring instrument shall exceed the the condenser side with a measured amount of cooling
specified accuracy. medium.
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13.2.2 The two calorimeters compartments, room side The manometer pressure pickup tubes shall be so
and outdoor side, are separated by an insulated partition located as to be affected by air discharged from the
having an opening into which the room air condi air conditioner on test or by the exhaust from the
tioner is mounted. The air conditioner shall be installed pressure equalizing device. The fan or blower which
using supporting members and filler pieces in a manner exhaust air from the discharge chamber shall permit
similar to a normal installation. No effort shall be variation of its air flow by suitable means, such as
made to seal the internal construction of the air a variable speed drive, or a damper as shown in
conditioner to prevent air leakage from the condenser
side to the evaporator side or vice versa. No
connections or alterations shall be made to the air
conditioner which might in any way alter its normal
operation.
13.2.3 A pressure equalizing device shall be pro

vided in the partition between the room side and
the outdoor side compartments to maintain a bal
anced pressure between these compartments and also
to permit measurement of leakage, exhaust and
ventilation air. This device consists of one or more
nozzles of the type shown in Fig. 3, a discharge
chamber equipped with an exhaust fan and manome
ters for measuring compartment and air flow pressures.
A suggested arrangement of components is shown
in Fig. 4.
Since the air flow from one compartment to the other
may be in either direction, two such devices mounted
in opposite direction, or a reversing device shall be
used. FIG. 3 AIR FLOW MEASUREMENT NOZZLE
FIG. 4 PRESSURE EQUALIZING DEVICE
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Fig. 4. The exhaust from this fan or blower shall 13.2.6 Remote reading thermometers, instruments,
be such that it will not affect the inlet air to the or air sampling tubes shall be used to measure the
air conditioner on test. specified wet bulb and dry bulb temperature in both
calorimeter compartments. Air sampling shall comply
The equalizing device shall be adjusted during with 12.1.5. The air sampling tube may be brought
calorimeter tests or air flow measurements, so that outside of the calorimeter walls for ease in reading
the static pressure difference between the room side the thermometers, but should be sealed and insulated
and outdoor side compartments is not greater than to avoid air leakage and heat leakage. The sampling
1.5 N/m2 or 0.015 mbar or 0.153 mm H2O. The tube fans and fan motors shall be installed com
construction details and calculations are specified pletely within the calorimeter compartments and their
in 14. electrical input included in the load measurement.
13.2.4 The size of the calorimeter shall be sufficient The fan motor shall be located so that its heat will
to avoid any restriction to intake or discharge openings not cause stratification of the air passing into the
of the air conditioner. Perforated plates air conditioner. The fan should draw the air over
or other suitable grilles shall be provided at the thermometers and return the air to the same
the discharge opening from the reconditioning compartment in a manner that will not affect air
equipment to avoid face velocities exceeding 0.5 temperature measurements or inlet or discharge Air
m/s. Sufficient space shall be allowed in front of flow of the air conditioner.
any inlet or discharge grilles of the air conditioner
to avoid interference with air flow. Minimum distance 13.2.7 It is recognised that in both the room side
from the air conditioner to side walls or ceiling and outdoor side compartments, temperature gradi
of the compartments should be 1 m except for ents and air flow patterns result from the interaction
the back of a console type room air conditioner of the reconditioning equipment and the room air
which should be in normal relation to the wall. The conditioner being tested. Therefore, the resultant
suggested dimensions for the calorimeter are given conditions are peculiar to and depend upon a given
below : combination of compartment size, arrangement and
Maximum Rated Cooling Suggested Minimum Inside Dimensions

Capacity of Unit of Each Room of Calorimeter
Width Height Depth

kcal/h(W*) m m m
2 500 (3 000) 2.4 2.1 1.8

5 000 (6 000) 2.4 2.1 2.4
7 500 (9 000) 2.7 2.4 3.0
*Figures given in bracket are rounded off values.
13.2.5 Each compartment shall be provided with size of reconditioning equipment, and the air
reconditioning equipment to maintain specified air conditioners air discharge characteristics.
flow and prescribed conditions. Reconditioning
equipment for the room side compartment shall consist Accordingly, no single location for the measurement
of heaters to supply sensible heat and a humidifier of dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures may be specified
to supply moisture. The energy supply may be electric, which will be acceptable for all combinations of
steam or any other source that can be controlled calorimeter facilities and room air conditioners which
and measured. Reconditioning equipment for the may be tested.
outdoor side compartment shall provide cooling and
dehumidification. A cooling coil equipped with by It is intended that the specified test temperatures
pass dampers to control the dry bulb temperature surrounding the unit being tested shall simulate as
and supplied with a variable temperature water or nearly as possible a normal installation of such a
variable water quantity to control the wet bulb unit operating at ambient conditions identical with
temperature may be used. If desired, dehumidifying these specified test temperatures.
apparatus of reheating apparatus or both may be used
in combination with the cooling coil. Recondition The point of measurement of specified test tempera
ing equipment for both compartments shall be provided tures, both wet bulb and dry bulb, shall be such
with fans of sufficient capacity to overcome the that the following conditions are fulfilled:
resistance of the reconditioning equipment and circulate a) The measured temperatures shall be the
not less than two times the quantity of air discharged representative of the temperature surround
by the air conditioner to the room side or to the ing the unit, and simulate the conditions
outdoor side as the case may be. In no case shall encountered in an actual application for both
the reconditioning equipment discharge less than one room and outdoor sides as indicated above,
compartment air change per minute. and
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b) At the point of measurement, the tempera 13.3.4 For the outdoor side compartment equipped
ture of air shall not be affected by air with means for cooling, an alternate means of
discharged from the test unit. This makes calibration may be to cool the compartment to
it mandatory that the temperatures are temperature at least 11°C below the ambient
measured upstream of any recirculation temperature (on six sides) and carry out a similar
produced by the test unit. analysis.
NOTES 13.4 Balanced Ambient Room Type Calorimeter
1 If the conditions of air movement and air flow patterns in
the calorimeter compartment are favourable, the temperature 13.4.1 The balanced ambient room type calorime
may be measured at the outlet of the reconditioning equip ter similar to that shown in Fig. 2B is based on
ment. the principle of maintaining the dry bulb tempera
2 It has been established that the unit being tested does not tures surrounding the particular compartment equal
produce any bypassed air from discharge to intake opening, to the drybulb temperatures maintained within that
the specified temperatures may be measured immediately compartment.
upstream of such intake opening. In this case, care shall be
taken to ensure that the temperature measuring equipment
does not help or penalize the conditioner in any way. If the ambient wet bulb temperature is also main
tained equal to that within the compartment, the
13.2.8 Interior surfaces of the calorimeter compart vapourproofing provisions of 13.2.8 are not required.
ments shall be of nonporous material with all joints
sealed against air and moisture leakage. Access doors 13.4.2 The floor, ceiling and walls of the calorime
shall be tightly sealed against air and moisture leakage ter compartments shall be spaced a sufficient distance
by use of gaskets or other suitable means. away from the floor, ceiling and walls of the controlled
areas in which the compartments are located in order
13.3 Calibrated Room Type Calorimeter to provide uniform air temperature in the interven
ing space. It is recommended that this distance be
13.3.1 Calibrated room type calorimeter is shown at least 300 mm. Means shall be provided to circulate
in Fig. 2A. Each calorimeter, including the sepa the air within the surrounding space to prevent
rating partition, shall be insulated to prevent heat stratification.
leakage (including radiation) in excess of 5 percent
of the air conditioner capacity. It is recommended 13.4.3 Heat leakage through the separating partition
that an air space permitting free circulation may be shall be introduced into the heat balance calculation
provided under the calorimeter floor. and may be calibrated in accordance with 13.3 or
may be calculated.
13.3.2 Heat leakage may be determined in either
the room side or outdoor side compartments by the 13.4.4 It is recommended that the floor, ceiling and
following method: walls of the calorimeter compartments be insulated
so as to limit heat leakage (including radiation) to
"All openings shall be closed. Either compartment not more than 10 percent of the air conditioner
may be heated by electric heaters to a temperature capacity, with a 11°C temperature difference or 300
of at least 11°C above the surrounding ambient W (250 kcal/h) for the same temperature difference,
temperature. The ambient should be maintained at whichever is greater, as tested using the procedure
a constant temperature ± 1°C outside all six enveloping given in 13.3.2.
surfaces of the compartment including the separat
ing partition. If the construction of the partition is 14 AIR FLOW MEASUREMENT
identical with that of the other walls, the heat leakage
through the partition may be determined on a 14.1 Air Flow Determination
proportional area basis".
14.1.1 The following air quantities may be meas
13.3.3 For calibrating the heat leakage through the ured using the apparatus described in 14.2 and 14.3
separating partition, the following procedure may be and testing procedure specified in 14.4 and 14.5 :
used:
a) Room discharge air flow;
"A test is carried out as described in 13.3.2. Then b) Exhaust air flow;
the temperature of the adjoining area on the other c) Fresh air flow if room air conditioner is
side of the separating partition may be raised to equal equipped to provide same; and
the temperature in the heated compartment thus d) Leakage air flow when tested with calorime
eliminating heat leakage through the partition, while ter.
the 11°C differential is maintained between the heated
compartment and the ambient surrounding the other 14.1.2 Air flow quantities are determined as mass
five enveloping surfaces. The difference in heat flow rates. If air flow quantities are to be expressed
between the first test and the second test will permit for rating purposes in volume flow rates, such ratings
determination of the leakage through the partition should state the conditions (pressure, temperature and
alone". humidity) at which the specific volume is determined.
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14.2 Nozzles This nomograph is the solution of the following
equations:
14.2.1 Nozzles shall be constructed in accordance
with Fig. 3 and installed in accordance with the pro
visions of 14.3, 14.4 and 14.5.
where
14.2.2 Nozzle discharge coefficients for the construc
tion shown in Fig. 3 may be determined by use of Cd = discharge coefficient
alignment chart (see Fig. 5). R = Reynolds number
V = ϕ(h)
14.2.3 Nozzles may also be constructed in accordance
with appropriate Indian Standards provided they can = ψ(t)
be used in the apparatus shown in Fig. 4 and 6, D = nozzle diameter
and result in equivalent accuracy. V = velocity
t = dry bulb temperature
14.3 Apparatus for Room Discharge Air flow Meas- σ = density
urements
h = velocity pressure
14.3.1 Recirculated air flow measurements shall µ = viscosity
be made with apparatus similar to that shown in
Fig. 3, 4 and 6.
Enter graph using diameter and temperature scales
14.3.2 One or more nozzles constructed in accor to obtain point on index (X) scale. Use index and
dance with Fig. 3 shall be fitted into one wall of pressure scale to obtain Reynolds number and discharge
the receiving chamber, discharging into the discharge coefficient.
chamber, and should be of such a size that the throat
velocity is not less than 15 m/s. Centre distances 14.3.3 To establish to a zero static pressure, with
between nozzles in use should not be less than three respect to the test room, at the discharge of the room
throat diameters, and the distance from the centre air conditioner in the receiving chamber, a manome
of any nozzle to any of the four adjacent side walls ter should have one side connected to one or more
should be not less than 1.5 throat diameters. If the static pressure connections located flush with the inner
nozzles are of different diameters, the distance between wall of the receiving chamber.
axes shall be based upon the average diameter. Size
and arrangement of the receiving chamber shall be 14.3.4 Size and arrangement of the discharge cham
sufficient to provide uniform approach velocity to ber shall be such that the distance from the centre
the nozzle(s) or have suitable diffusion baffle to of any nozzle to the adjacent side wall is not less
accomplish this purpose. Nozzles so installed may than 1.5 throat diameters and not less than five throat
be considered to have a negligible correction for diameters to the next construction unless suitable
approach velocity. diffusion baffles are used.
FIG. 5 DETERMINATON OF NOZZLE DISCHARGE COEFFICIENT
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14.3.5 An exhaust fan shall be connected to the 14.4.5 Air mass flow rate and air volume flow rate
discharge chamber to overcome the resistance of through a single nozzle shall be determined as follow:
chamber, nozzle(s) and diffusion baffles.
14.3.6 The manometer(s) used to measure the pressure
drop across the nozzle(s) should have one side
connected to one or more static pressure connections
located flush with the inner wall of the receiving
chamber. The other side of the manometer(s) is
connected in a similar manner to one or more static
pressure connections in the wall of the disc barge
chamber. Static pressure connections should be located
so as not to be affected by air flow. If desired, the
velocity head of the air stream leaving the nozzle(s) where
may be measured by a pitot tube, but, when more
than one nozzle(s) are in use, the pitot tube reading Qm = Mass flow rate
shall be determined for each nozzle. Temperature Qv = Volume flow rate
readings at the nozzle(s) should be used only for K3 = 1.41 for international system (SI) units
determining air density. and 15950 for metric technical units :
Cd = Nozzle coefficient (see 14.2)
14.4 Room Discharge Air Flow Measurement A = Nozzle area (m2)
hp = Static pressure difference across nozzle
14.4.1 Room discharge air flow should be measured or velocity pressure of nozzle throat, the
with apparatus similar to that illustrated in Fig. 6. approach velocity being considered
negligible
14.4.2 The outlet or outlets of the room air con v'n = Specific volume of humid air at nozzle
ditioner should be connected to the receiving chamber inlet
by adapter ducting of negligible air resistance. Po = Standard barometric pressure = 1.013 25
14.4.3 The exhaust fan should be adjusted to give bar (760 mm Hg)
zero static pressure at the discharge of the unitary P = Barometric pressure at nozzle inlet,
air conditioner in the receiving chamber. k = Specific humidity at nozzle inlet, and
vn = Specific volume of humid air at dry bulb
14.4.4 The following readings shall be taken: and wet bulb temperature conditions
a) Barometric pressure. existing at nozzle inlet but at standard
b) Nozzle dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures, barometric pressure
and NOTE — Where the barometric pressure deviates from the
standard barometric pressure by not more than 0.03 bar (22.5
c) Nozzle velocity pressure. mm Hg), v'a may, for simplicity, be considered equal to vR.
FIG. 6 AIR FLOW MEASURING APPARATUS
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14.4.6 Air flow through multiple nozzle shall be
calculated in accordance with 14.4.5 except the total
flow rate will be the sum of the Qm for each nozzle
used.
14.5 Exhaust and Fresh Air Flow Measurements
14 .5.1 Exhaust and fresh air flow should be measured
by apparatus similar to that illustrated in Fig. 4 or
by using anemometer with the cooling means and
the heating means, if any, inoperative.
NOTE — Anemometer calibrated by nozzle method within SIDE VIEW OF NOISE MEASURING ROOM
± 5 percent variation.
14.5.2 With the equalizing device adjusted for a

maximum static pressure differential between room
side and outdoor side compartment of 1 N/m2;
0.01 m bar (0.1 mm H2O) the following readings
should be taken:
a) Barometric pressure,
b) Nozzle dry bulb temperatures, and
c) Nozzle velocity pressure.
14.5.3 Air flow values shall be calculated in accor
dance with 14.4.5.
15 NOISE TEST
FIG. 7 NOISE TEST ROOM
15.1 Nobe Measuring Room
The noise measuring room shall be anecboic room acteristics of the units and components and shall be
complying with the following: carried out by a recognized testing authority who
a) Background noise should be less than the may be the manufacturer if approved by the pur
measured value by at least 11 dBA. chaser. Once a room air conditioner has undergone
type tests, any minor or essential alterations which
b) Distance between the wall and microphone the manufacturer intends to make shall be reported
to be such that the effect of sound reflected to the testing authority laid down in this standard
from the wall can be negligible. (see 16.4).
15.2 Noise Measuring Method 16.1.3 Acceptance Tests
The room air conditioner shall be mounted firmly If the purchaser desired any of the production
and the microphone shall be located indoor size at routine tests to be repeated at the time of purchase,
the position shown in Fig. 7. The sound level in then where agreed to between the purchaser and
Ascale shall be measured using sound level meter. the manufacturer, the tests may be carried out
at the manufacturer's works; alternatively, the
16 TESTS test may be repeated at the place specified by
the purchaser provided that all the arrangements
16.1 Classification of Tests for tests are made by the purchaser at the specified
Test shall be classified into the following three groups: place.
a) Production routine tests, 16.2 Samples for Tests

b) Type tests, and
c) Acceptance tests. 16.2.1 Type Tests
Two room air conditioners of each size be sent along
16.1.1 Production Routine Tests with manufacturer's detailed specifications to the
These shall consist of routine tests that would be recognised testing authority for the purpose of type
conducted on each and every unit after completion tests. The samples shall be picked up at random from
at the manufacturer's works (see 16.3). stock or routine factory production.
16.1.2 Type Tests 16.2.2 Acceptance Tests

These tests shall consist of the tests that would be The number of samples shall be agreed upon between
necessary to check up the performance and char the manufacturer and the purchaser.
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16.3 Production Routine Tests 16.4 Type Tests
16.3.1 General Running Test Besides all the production routine tests outlined
in 16.3, the type tests shall comprise the following:
Each unit shall be given a run to ensure vibration
free and thorough running of mechanical parts. a) Capacity rating test specified in 10.10;
b) Room discharge air flow rating test in
16.3.2 Pressure Test or Leakage Test accordance with the procedure given in 14.4
and under conditions in 7.1.5;
No part of the assembly under test shall show signs c) Exhaust air quantity rating test in accordance
of refrigerant leakage under normal working pres with the procedure given in 14.5 and under
sure when tested with a leak detector. This shall conditions specified in 7.1.6;
be in addition to the manufacturer's production test d) Fresh air quantity, if provided, rating test
on each unit at the appropriate pressure correspond in accordance with the procedure given in
ing to the refrigerant used. 14.5;
e) Power factor test specified in 10.3;
16.3.3 Insulation Resistance Test f) Maximum operating conditions test specified
in 10.4;
The insulation resistance between all electric cir g) Freeze up test specified in 10.5;
cuits and the metal parts when measured at normal h) Enclosure sweat test as specified in 10.6;
room temperature with a voltage of not less than j) Condensate disposal test as specified in 10.7;
500 V dc shall not be less than one megohm. and
k) Power consumption test as specified in 10.8
16.3.4 High Voltage Test and 10.9.
The electrical insulation of all circuits shall be such 16.4.1 The type test report shall also contain the
as to withstand a test pressure of 1 000 Vrms applied plate particulars of the room air conditioners for the
for not less than 2 seconds between circuits and purposes of identification.
accessible metal parts at normal room temperature.
17 MANUFACTURER'S GUARANTEE
The test voltage shall be alternating approximately
sine wave form and of any convenient frequency 17.1 The manufacturer shall give a guarantee for
between 25 to 100 c/s. the soundness of construction and performance of
the air conditioner, and shall be responsible for putting
right any manufacturing defects free of charge for
16.3.5 Performance Test a period of twelve months right from the date of
Measurements shall be made of the following under sale to the original purchaser or date of inspection
the prevailing ambient conditions and the perform of approval in the case of Government or Semi
ance figures from (a) to (e) shall be compared with Government Institutions. Such repairs or replacements
the unit which has already passed the type test: of defective parts shall be carried out at manufar
turer's works or his authorised agent at site or at
a) Dry bulb temperature of return air, service shop.
b) Dry bulb temperature of the supply air, 18 MARKING
c) Voltage,
d) Current consumption, and 18.1 The unitary air conditioner shall have the
c) Total power consumption. following information marked on a name plate in
a permanent and legible manner in a location where
16.3.5.1 Permissible variations from the type tested it is accessible and visible:
unit a) Name and address of the manufacturer;
Temperature ± 1°C b) Type or model number and serial number
Electrical requirements ± 5 percent of the unit;
c) Name and quantity of refrigerant charge;
NOTE — Instruments accuracy shall be as follows:
d) Rated voltage, phase and rated frequency;
Temperature ± 0.2°C e) Nominal cooling capacity at rated condition;
Electrical meters Class 1 f) Power consumption at rated conditions; and
g) Nominal current at rated conditions.
16.3.6 Leakage Current Test 18.2 Standard Marking
The leakage current shall not exceed 3.5 mA when Details available with the Bureau of Indian Stan
tested as per IS 3021(1979). dards.
16.3.7 Earthing Resistance Test 19 PRECAUTIONS

The earthing resistance of an air conditioner 19.1 Precautions to install and to run the room air
shall not exceed 0.1 ohms when tested as per conditioner shall be written on the main body and/
IS 3021 (1979). or in the Instruction Manual.
IS 1391 ( Part 1 ) : 1992
ANNEX A
( Foreword )
BASIC UNITS OF MEASUREMENT AND THEIR SYMBOLS
Sl Quantity International System Metric Units
No. (SI) Units
Name of unit Symbol Name of unit Symbol
1 Air mass flow rate kilogram per second kg/s kilogram per hour kg/h
Air volume flow rate cubic metre per second m3/s cubic metre per hour m3/h
2 Air specific humidity kilogram per kilogram kg/kg kilogram per kilogram kg/kg
3
3 Air specific volume cubic metre per m /h Cubic metre per m3/kg
kilogram kilogram
4 Air static pressure newton per square metre N/m2 millimetre of water mm
or dynamic pressure H2O
5 Air velocity metre per second m/s metre per second m/s
6 Air volume cubic metre m3 cubic metre m3
7 Area square metre m2 square metre m2
8 Barometric pressure newton per square metre N/m2 bar millibar bar
millimetre of mbar
mercury (torr) mm Hg
9 Cooling effect watt W *kilocalorie per hour kcal/h
10 Dehumidifying effect watt W *kilocaloric per hour kcal/h
11 Electric current input ampere A ampere A
12 Electric frequency hertz Hz hertz Hz
13 Electric power input watt W watt W
14 Specific enthalpy joule per kilogram J/kg kilocalorie per kcal/kg
kilogram
15 Rotating speed radian per second rad/s turn per second tr/s
turn per minute tr/min
16 Heat flow rate watt W *kilocalorie per hour kcal/h
17 Heat leakage rate watt W *kilocalorie per hour kcal/h
18 Linear measurements metre millimetre m mm metre millimetre m mm
19 Temperature kelvin K degree Celsius °C

Interval of temperature kelvin K degree Celsius °C
20 Water mass flow rate kilogram per second kg/s kilogram per hour kg/h
21 Acceleration metre per square second m/s 2
metre per square second m2
*kilocalorie 15°C = 4.183 5 kJ.
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ANNEX B
( Clause 2 )
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS
IS No. Title IS No. Title
196 : 1966 Atmospheric conditions for testing 996 : 1979 Singlephase small ac and univereal

3021 (1979) Safety of household and similar electric motors (second revision)
electrical appliances : Part 1 8148 : 1976 Packaged air conditioners
General requirements ( fifth 10617 Hermetic compressors: Part 1 High
revision) (Part 1): 1983 temperature application group
660 : 1963 Safety code for mechanical 10773 : 1983 Copper tubes for refrigeration
refrigeration purposes
694 : 1977 PVC insulated cables for working 11338 : 1985 Thermostats for use in refrigerators,
voltages up to and including 1 100 air conditioners, water coolers and
volts (second revision) beverage coolers
ANNEX C
( Clause 7.1.2.2 )
RATING CONDITIONS FOR UNITS INTENDED FOR EXPORT
C-1 COOLING CAPACITY RATING TEST C-2 MAXIMUM OPERATING CONDITIONS

CONDITIONS C-2.1 The maximum operating test conditions shall
be as follows :
C-1.1 The test conditions for the cooling capacity
shall be as follows: Test Conditions
Test Condition A B
a) Room air temperature
A B
1) Dry bulb 32°C 32°C
a) Room air temperature 2) Wet bulb 23°C 23°C
1) Dry bulb 27°C 29°C b) Outside air temperature
2) Wet bulb 19°C 19°C 1) Dry bulb 43°C 52°C
2) Wet bulb 26°C 31°C
b) Outside air temperature c) Test frequency Rated frequency
d) Test voltage 1) 90 percent and 110
1) Dry bulb 35°C 46°C
percent units with single
2) Wet bulb 24°C 24°C
name plate rating
c) Test frequency Rated frequency* 2) 95 percent of minimum
voltage and 110 percent of
maximum voltage for units
d) Test voltage Rated voltage† with dual nameplate
*Units with dual rated frequencies should be tested at each frequency.
†Units having dual rated voltages should be tested at the higher voltage.
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ANNEX D
( Clauses 10.8.3, 10.9.3 and 10.10.4.2 )
DATA TO BE RECORDED FOR COOLING CAPACITY TESTS
The following data shall be recorded for cooling capacity tests:
1. Date;
2. Observers;
3. Barometric pressure;
4. Applied voltage for each test unit motor;
5. Frequency of applied voltage for each test unit motor,
6. Total power input to unit, except if more than one external power connection is provided on unit,
record input to each connection separately;
7. Total current input to unit;
8. Control dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures of air (room side calorimeter compartment) (see 13.2.7);
9. Control dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures of air (outdoor side calorimeter compartment) (see 13.2.7);
10. Average air temperature outside the calorimeter (calibrated room type) (see Fig. 2A);
11. Total power input to room side and outdoor side compartment;
12. Water quantity evaporated in humidifier;
13. Temperature of humidifier water entering room side compartment or in humidifier tank;
14. Cooling water flow rate through outdoor side compartment heat rejection coil;
15. Temperature of cooling water entering outdoor side compartment for heat rejection coil;
16. Temperature of cooling water leaving outdoor side compartment from heat rejection coil;
17. Water condensed in outdoorside compartment;
18. Temperature of condensed water leaving outdoor side compartment;
19. Volume of air flow through measuring nozzle of separating partition flow meter; and
20. Static air pressure difference across separating partition calorimeter compartments.
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IS 1391 ( Part 1 ) : 1992

This Indian Standard was first published in 1960 and revised in 1971. The committee responsible

In this revision due importance has been given to energy conservation, noise pollution and safety.

The basic units of measurement together with their symbols for the various quantities used in the

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the

qtr = . . Er + (hw1 – hw2) wr + qlp + qlr …………………………….(1)

qto = qo– . Eo – E + (hw3 – hw2) wr + qlp + q1o (2)

wr = water vapour condensed by air conditioner, as defined in 11.1.1;

qd = K2 wr ……………………..………………(3)

wr = water vapour condensed by air conditioner as defined in 11.1.1.

qhr = q – . Ehr + qlp + qlr.…………………………………(6)

q = heat quantity removed by the cooling coil of the room side of the

qlp = heat leakage through the partition between room side and outdoor

qho = . Eho+ E + (hw5 – hw6) wr +qlp + q1……………………(7)

qlp = heat leakage through the partition between room side and outdoor

(Pages 9, 10 and 11, clauses 11.1.1, 11.1.2, 11.1.4, 11.2.1 and 11.2.2) —

FIG. 1 DEFINITIONS RELATING TO AIR FLOW

4.1.2 Cooling and Heating by Heat Pump

3.1.19 Rated Voltage 5 CONSTRUCTION

5.3.5 Electrical cables used shall conform to 5.8 Thermostat

5.4.2 The refrigerant used shall be chemically pure, 5.10 Motors

5.5 Electrical Heater 6 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

5.5.1 The heating element and fittings shall be firmly Exterior dimensions of the conditioner to the equipped

1 500 2 250 3 000 3 750 4 500 6 000 7 500 9 000

7 RATING REQUIREMENTS 7.1.5 Room Discharge Air Flow Ratings

Room air temperature: Outside air temperature:

10.5 Freeze-Up Tests 10.6.3 Procedure

10.5.1 Purpose After establishment of the specified temperature

10.5.3 Air Blockage Test 10.7.2 Test Conditions

10.6.2 Test Conditions 10.8.3 Procedure

Table 3 Variations Allowed in Capacity Test Readings

All entering air temperature:

Air temperature surrounding

a) Dry­bulb 0.5°C 1.0°C

FIG. 2A CALIBRATED ROOM TYPE CALORIMETER

FIG. 2B BALANCED AMBIENT ROOM TYPE CALORIMETER

where qho = Net heating capacity calculated on the

12.1.7 Temperature of fluids within conduits should 13 CALORIMETERS

13.2.3 A pressure equalizing device shall be pro­

FIG. 4 PRESSURE EQUALIZING DEVICE

Maximum Rated Cooling Suggested Minimum Inside Dimensions

Width Height Depth

2 500 (3 000) 2.4 2.1 1.8

*Figures given in bracket are rounded off values.

FIG. 5 DETERMINATON OF NOZZLE DISCHARGE COEFFICIENT

FIG. 6 AIR FLOW MEASURING APPARATUS

14.5 Exhaust and Fresh Air Flow Measurements

14.5.2 With the equalizing device adjusted for a

a) Production routine tests, 16.2 Samples for Tests

16.1.2 Type Tests 16.2.2 Acceptance Tests

16.3.7 Earthing Resistance Test 19 PRECAUTIONS

7 Area square metre m2 square metre m2

10 Dehumidifying effect watt W *kilocaloric per hour kcal/h

11 Electric current input ampere A ampere A

12 Electric frequency hertz Hz hertz Hz

13 Electric power input watt W watt W

16 Heat flow rate watt W *kilocalorie per hour kcal/h

17 Heat leakage rate watt W *kilocalorie per hour kcal/h

18 Linear measurements metre millimetre m mm metre millimetre m mm

a) Drybulb 0.5°C 1.0°C

13.2.3 A pressure equalizing device shall be pro

196 : 1966 Atmospheric conditions for testing 996 : 1979 Singlephase small ac and univereal

17. Water condensed in outdoorside compartment;